When I was making Carmen Miranda, I thought–what if I made a wreath that was JUST bananas? Could it even be done? It took me about 2 years, but I was able to collect enough bananas to make it happen.
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This is one of my favorite finds. No, the bottle no longer smells banana-y (did it ever?! I really want to know).
This harmonic got lost in the mail for 2 months but it finally made its way here.
These picks are from Fyffes, a Dutch banana company. I first found them online but later found more at the Dan’s Parents House booth at the Brooklyn Flea.
Chiquita spoon! Originally, this spoon was distributed with a matching dish (for banana splits?!), but I just found the spoon.
This is hand lotion. And yes, it smelled like bananas.
Dole man! Wearing a beaded banana pin made by my sweet late Aunt Becky.
Beep beep! Richard Scarry banana car! I think these might have been Happy Meal toys?
Arjon banana man! And a Nanoblox banana that my son put together for me. And what’s that hiding on the left?!
I love this matchbook, which gives you the opportunity to send away for a genuine Tonga Banana Stamp. Plus a Del Monte keychain.